Anees Ahmed, a researcher based in Chennai, was introduced to the concept of coco peat through his father, who worked in the coir fiber industry in Tamil Nadu. A graduate in Biotechnology, Ahmed ...

A privately owned global import manufacturer of high-quality coconut materials wants to export coconut peat from the CNMI and believes it could be an up to $12 million industry for the local economy.

People usually throw away tender coconut shells after drinking the water. Next time, just don’t. Instead, cut the shells in half and make quirky planters for your garden. You can even replace the soil ...